A while back I wrote a post about getting organized. I've managed to get a few projects mostly complete and thought I'd share the most major one - adding some shelves and an extra pantry space in our basement stair. Here is what it looked like before:Originally my plan was to do a bunch of custom built-in cubbies. But after realizing this would involve precise measurements, borrowing of saws and... Read more
If you don't live in Southern California, then let me just tell you this weekend was really HOT. Where I live, in Sherman Oaks, it reached 108! So, as you can image I'm dreaming and wishing for the cool temps of Fall to arrive. I love this long sweater look on top of pleather leggings with some white kicks. So cool, yet so casual. It inspired a little searching for knits... Pretzel Baby Rattle... Read more
Whoever says art doesn't make a difference is lying. Now, it may not always be the first thing selected in a room design, but that doesn't mean it can't.Look at the living room from Smitten Studio for example. Whether the framed art was selected first or last, it pulls the entire space together perfectly. It's a very important element in this design.This space has just the right amount of... Read more
I'm not sure there's anyone out there that doesn't love succulents as much as I do. Whether they're a part of a stylish terrarium or just one individually potted and dressing up a window sill.But the best part about them is the variety and the colors available. This inspiration image from Mazama is a perfect demonstration of how beautiful they are. So pretty, they led me to create a little... Read more
Every Stylin' Mamma knows that sometimes you just gotta make some changes in order to keep yourself sane. Maybe it means hiring a cleaning service once a month or signing up with Instacart (trust me on the Instacart, BTW -- game changer). Maybe it means a new nanny, a new job, a new investment in a gym membership. For yours truly, that time is now. It's August and I'm officially... Read more
Do you love country style living, but you're a modern city girl at heart? Don't worry, there's a design solution for this. In fact, there's always a design solution for mixing styles.This dining room, found on Studio Paterakis, is the ideal result of pairing modern and country style dining rooms. It's chic, yet comfortable.Mid century modern chairs, plus the all-white palette help ground the... Read more
In an attempt to hold on to the very last bit of Summer, I took a cue from one of Summertime's favorite desserts and curated a collection of yellow decor and fashion items. Yellow is such a fun bright color, for closet and casa!Oh, and you can find this yummy recipe over at The Kate Tin. She puts a little twist on your typical lemon meringue pie and turned it into a cheesecake!1. Hang All / Sch... Read more
I'm sure a lot of you have noticed that I've been seeking out various other projects now that our house is basically done on the interior. I've been gardening like a maniac and much to my husband's chagrin I have been trolling Zillow like a maniac as well, hoping to find the next great house ripe for a revamp. Of course, it's next to impossible to find something for the right price that is... Read more
Sometimes you reach a point when you are just DONE. This morning, after a fabulous dinner party with old friends and with three days to go until our official summer vacation, all four of the people in our family woke up DONE. DONE with work, DONE with camp, DONE with the muggy, foggy weather, DONE with the 5:30amgym routine and the lunch boxes and the rushing everybody through brushing their... Read more
Now that Jessica's family is growing, I thought it appropriate to feature a really cool playroom.This awesome space, via Depto 51, could either be just a really fun living room or a great playroom. It's like a great animated movie that event the parents enjoy.There's that modern sofa that looks great, but would also be fun to sprawl out on and watch a movie. All the decorative pillows just pile... Read more
Now that we are in the depths of summer (although it's only getting up to 81 degrees here today), I thought I'd give you a little update on our summer plantings and front yard projects. We haven't done much since the mulch projectand I haven't really done that much planting in the front except for the melons I planted in the spring. That said, it's been very impressive to watch them grow. Here is... Read more
I saw this triangle shelving from The Design Files and fell in love! I love all things geometric, but lately it's triangles. They're everywhere, whether you're shopping for your home or your closet!If you love them like I do, check out these goodies... 1. Shelving Unit / All Modern 2. Necklace / Asos 3. Accent Pillow / Ferm Living 4. Poster / Society 6 5. Desktop Wallpaper / Design Love Fest 6.... Read more